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Vocabulary Entry
lesser
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Smaller in size, amount, or importance than something else.
Example Sentences
"He took the lesser route to avoid traffic."
"She preferred the lesser-known artist to the mainstream ones."
"In a lesser role, he still managed to shine."
N
noun
A person or thing that is lesser in status or importance.
Example Sentences
"In some cultures, the lesser are often overlooked."
"He felt like a lesser in the hierarchy of the company."
"The lesser of two evils is often a tough choice."